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Technology Gifts stories - Page 75

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
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Hands-on review: Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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It has all the makings of a very good brand – the hardware and camera quality are great, but the firmware and software are what kind of let this down.
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Hands-on review: BenQ PD3220U monitor
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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gaming
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This outstanding display is one to look out for if you’re a Mac user searching for a good-looking, well-performing monitor for your setup.
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Canalys: Chromebooks on top of 2020 PC market
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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personal computing devices
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Chromebooks were the best performing client PC product in Q3, as shipments grew 122% to a total of 9.4 million – tablets are making a comeback.
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Game review: Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
Graphically, this game looks good for a PS5 launch title. Not only are the levels very colourful, but the game runs smoothly at 4K and 60fps.
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Hands-on review: The Sony PlayStation 5 console
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
Despite its hefty price tag and large size, the PlayStation 5 offers stunning graphics and a new immersive controller.
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Hands-on review: Zhiyun Smooth X VS Zhiyun Smooth Xs
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Often users do not take full advantage of what their phone cameras have to offer. This is exactly what Zhiyuns’s smooth X and smooth Xs accessories are for.
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Game review: Astro’s Playroom (PS5)
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PS5 buyers will get a free game called Astro's Playroom, a vibrant platformer that showcases the full potential of the new DualSense controller.
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Apple unveils new line of MacBooks and Mac mini, plus a new chip
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Apple unveils new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with their powerful M1 chip and improved performance.
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Hands-on review: Huawei GT2 Pro - Huawei creates a winner
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Huawei's GT2 Pro smartwatch impresses with its design, fitness features and exceptional battery life, making it a strong contender in the market.
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Game review: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5)
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
Insomniac Games has released a follow-up to Marvel's Spider-Man, with Miles Morales as the main character. Our review gives it a strong 9/10.
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Hands-on review: The Xbox Series X console
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The hardware is advertised to be the most powerful console ever released. Does this bold statement hold true so far?.
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Nokia launches two new phones
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The 225 4G is a low-cost traditional-style handset with a physical keypad and the 225 is an Android smartphone with a bloatware-free promise.
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Game review: Watch Dogs: Legion
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Watch Dogs franchise from Ubisoft has had a patchy history ever since the series was first announced at E3 2012.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator X38 37-inch gaming monitor
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Acer's Predator X38 is a stylish, high-quality gaming monitor with unbeatable specs, but its hefty price may be a deterrent.
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Revealed: We unbox the PlayStation 5
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
While you will still have to wait for any hardware or software reviews, what we can show you this week is the unboxing of the PS5.
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Hands-on review: Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G graphics card
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NVIDIA's highly sought-after RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G card from Gigabyte offers impressive performance and is a must-have for PC gamers.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Inspire 2
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Fitbit’s range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there’s something for everyone.
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Xiaomi enters top three for first time as smartphone market picks up in Q320
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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smartphones
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canalys
Samsung regains top spot in smartphone shipments, while Xiaomi takes third place for the first time, according to Canalys.
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Consumers turn to smartphone accessories while other markets fail
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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smartphones
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canalys
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market analyst
Smartphone accessory sales are expected to soar in 2021, with wearable bands set to exceed 200 million units and TWS devices reaching 350 million units.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser CX 400BT earbuds
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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gaming
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martech
Sennheiser's latest CX 400BT True Wireless earbuds offer excellent sound quality and comfort, though Bluetooth pairing can be tricky.